cloakedvillain
Well-Known Member
Off topic: I always object to the notion that motorized bikes are going so much faster than a pedaled bicycle. I am not an olympian or a tour de france wunderkind but I have topped out at 27 mph sprinting in the flats and can maintain 20-22 mph on that same road. Without pushing myself I average a good 10-11 mph, mind you that average speeds are just that: an average across varying terrain and obstacles to navigate....going at 3 to 4 times the speed of our motorised bikes versus just pedaling
I will give you this: I am a relatively fit young man but I am a food 15 lbs overweight I smoke on occasion and have athletes asthma. The average speed of a motorized bike is a good bit higher but an average person with reasonable training can put out some good power My gut says 250 watts to 350 watts in a sprint but I haven't done a scientific study on it.
These engines and cyclists both have problems staying cool though. You will see me taking a breather and drinking what feels like a whole gallon of water every so often.